Famous people · Lewis
Born near Lewis: 9 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Chuck Nevitt, was born in Cortez, 11 mi away. Jaye P. Morgan is the most widely known, written about in 12 languages. The list for Lewis is empty for now. No town in Colorado lists more than Aurora, with 48.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
23 mi
Jaye P. Morgan
Best known
Jaye P. Morgan
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Lewis’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Lewis
The 9 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Janelle Knox-Hayes
born 1983American academic studying economic geography
Jaye P. Morgan
1931–2026American popular music singer, actress, and game show panelist
Allie Light
1935–2025American film director and film producer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lewis and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (5)
- Jaye P. Morgan: Ashley Famous Agency-no photographer is credited. Uploaded by We hope at en.wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eli Tomac: SchmisterTyler, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Allie Light: Ratmouserat, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ira C. Owens: U.S. Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Janelle Knox-Hayes: Jarrodhayes, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons